LAURA J. LOPEZ8619 Braun Path, San Antonio, Texas 78254(H) 210-562-3394; (C) 210-392-5015; laurajlopez15@gmail.com

Education:

  • Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, Graduation date: May 2011
  • Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Concentration in Reading, University of Texas at San Antonio, Honors Graduate, 1998
  • San Antonio College, Major: Interdisciplinary Studies, 1996
  • Graduate of John Marshall High School, San Antonio, Texas, 1989

Certifications:

  • Elementary Self-Contained Grades (1-8), Lifetime
  • Elementary Reading Grades (1-8); Lifetime
  • Gifted and Talented (30 hours Staff Development)
  • Smart Notebook v10 Certified Trainer

Professional & Academic Achievements:

  • Southwest ISD’s Teacher of the Year, 2005
  • Kriewald Road Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year, 2005
  • Trinity University’s Excellence in Education Award Nominee, 2005
  • ExCel Award Winner: Recognizing Excellence in Education, 2005
  • USAA All-American Scholar (Nominee), 1998
  • University of Texas at San Antonio: The Dean’s List, 1997
  • San Antonio College: Academic Excellence Certificate, 1996

Professional Affiliations:

  • Texas Computer Education Association, 2006 – Present
    • Member of Steering Committee for the 2010 TCEA Conference
  • International Society for Technology in Education, 2006-2010

Work Experience in the field of Education:

Department of Instructional Technology & Learning Services
San Antonio Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, 2010-Present
Position: District Technology Integration Facilitator
Supervisor: Miguel Guhlin, Director
Primary Purpose: Provide support of initiatives as well as support campus and district level staff in the strategic use of technology to enhance teaching, learning, and leadership for grades K-12.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Facilitate professional development related to Instructional Technology Services for SAISD personnel, including teachers, teacher-librarians, district personnel, and campus administrators K-12
  • Serve as a liaison with Curriculum & Instruction department on joint professional development efforts, and support realization of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology K-12
  • Facilitate campus planning for technology and participate in strategic plan implementation for technology
  • Support the SAISD vision of instructional goals for the use of technology, as well as facilitate area Campus Technology Representative (CTR) monthly meetings to share the technology plans
  • Provide one-on-one, or one-to-many, instruction to end users K-12
  • Provide trainings and other support to Campus Web Coordinators
  • Create and maintain a monthly newsletter in support of the CWC Power Up Program and Campus Web Coordinators
Special Knowledge/Skills Demonstrated:
  • Familiarity with the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, No Child Left Behind Title 2
  • Communication skills (written and oral) to include lesson planning, memos, and technology planning
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Highly effective management style compatible with the position
  • Accommodated extended hours and workweeks as needed
  • Worked effectively with adult learners to model technology integration into the curriculum at the campus or district level K-12
  • Ability to use and support various productivity software products aligned to the Technology Applications, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in appropriate grade levels
  • Curriculum development that modeled integration of appropriate technology tools in K-12 settings
  • Web-enabling, or working with databases in support of curriculum-technology integration initiatives

Francis R. Scobee Middle School, Southwest Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, 2006-2010
Position: Campus Instructional Technologist (CIT).
Supervisor: Lacey Gosch, Director of Instructional Technology
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Assisting campus personnel in developing technology applications skills associated with job roles and the Technology Proficiency Program Grades 6-8
  • Providing instructional planning assistance to teachers in the area of technology integration
  • Developing training courses and training materials to support technology use and instructional integration of technology into the content curricula
  • Providing instructional support to teachers and students through model teaching, co-teaching, instructional planning, and content development to effectively utilize district resources and technology in the classroom
  • Maintenance of campus technology inventory
  • Assisting staff members with the locating and development of instructional materials to support student learning
  • Facilitating the development of the Campus Technology Plan aligned to the District Strategic Plan
Additional Committee Participation at Scobee Middle School:
  • Member of the Campus Instructional Team; 2007-2010
  • Member of the Campus Leadership Team; 2006-2010
  • Member of the Site-Based Decision Making Team; 2006-2010
  • Committee Chair of Campus Technology Committee; 2006-2010

Kriewald Road Elementary, Southwest Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, 1998-2006
Principal: Patty Escobedo
Position: 5th grade teacher
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  • General Education requirements
Additional Committee Participation at Kriewald Elementary:
  • Science Curriculum Facilitator; 2001-2006
  • Grade level facilitator; 2003-2006
  • Member of Campus Improvement Team; 2001-2006
  • Member of Our Lady of the Lake University Mentorship Program; 2001-2004
  • Coordinator for our campus Science Fair; 2000-2004
  • Coordinator for District Science Fair
  • Science Curriculum Facilitator: Assisted in the development of our District Science Scope and Sequence 2005

Online Programs, Software, and Equipment Knowledge and Skills:

Adobe Presenter
LCD Projectors (various)
Atomic Learning
MacBookPro (Mac OS X Version 10.6.6)
Audacity
Mac Applications: iMovie, Photobooth, iPhoto,
Blogmeister
iTunes, iWorks 09: Keynote, Numbers, Pages
BrainPop
Microsoft Outlook (desktop and web versions)
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Moodle (Course Management System)
Cisco IP Phones
PB Works Wiki
Content Management Systems:
PDF Creator
First Class Client, Joomla, & Drupal
PhotoStory3
Digital Cameras (Various Models)
Raptor Identification
EBSCO
Safari Montage
Eduphoria: PDAS, AWARE, Forethought
Skype
Easy Tech- K-8 technology literacy
Student Response Systems: Quizdom, eInstruction
curriculum (replaced Connected Tech)
STaR Chart
Facts On File
Study Island
Gradespeed
United Streaming/KLRN
Inspiration & Kidspiration
Wikispaces
Instant Screenshot & Screencast
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
Programs: Jing & MW Snap
Windows Applications: Microsoft Office 2007-
Interactive White Boards: Smartboard,
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Picture
Polyvision & Promethean
Manager
Internet Search Engines: Internet
Video Converters (WinFF, Format Factory)
Explorer, Safari, Mozilla Firefox
Various printers/copiers/fax machines
iTCCS– Reg20 (Student & PIEMS)
VoiceThread

Activities and Special Interests:

  • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night Walk” (2003 & 2004)
  • March of Dimes – “Funding Breakthroughs for Babies” Walk America (1998)
  • President Elect for the IDS Student Association (1996)
  • Member of Office Education Association (OEA) for two years
  • Member of Business Professionals of America (BPA) for one year
  • Part-time Supervisor for Salvation Army Angel Tree (1992)
  • Interests: reading, arts & crafts, athletic activities with my sons, baking, jet skiing, and camping